In an era when athletic achievement often steals the spotlight, the Southeastern Conference took a moment to recognize something more profound—service to others. Georgia Football linebacker Chaz Chambliss and Georgia Women’s Tennis standout Guillermina Grant have been named the university’s recipients of the 2025 Brad Davis SEC Community Service Award. These two Bulldogs exemplify the best of what college athletes can be: not just competitors, but compassionate, selfless leaders invested in making the world around them better.
The Brad Davis SEC Community Service Award honors student-athletes who go above and beyond in the realm of community service. Named after the former associate commissioner of the SEC who championed student-athlete welfare until his passing in 2006, the award stands as a tribute to individuals who have made a significant impact off the field. Each university in the SEC selects one male and one female student-athlete to receive the recognition annually, and Georgia’s 2025 honorees reflect the true spirit of the honor.
Chaz Chambliss is known to Georgia fans as a relentless edge rusher, a vocal leader, and a dependable presence on defense. But those closest to him will tell you that his impact extends well beyond the hallowed grounds of Sanford Stadium.
The Carrollton, Georgia native has taken his platform as an SEC football player and used it to advocate for youth mentorship, support military families, and uplift underserved communities. Chambliss has been deeply involved in numerous service initiatives throughout his time in Athens, ranging from volunteering with Extra Special People (ESP) to helping run youth football clinics that emphasize leadership, accountability, and character.
Chambliss has also become a regular presence at Camp Twin Lakes, a camp designed for children with serious illnesses and disabilities. His ability to connect with young campers—many of whom face daunting health challenges—reveals a tenderness that belies his on-field intensity.
“I’ve always felt that being a Georgia Bulldog means more than just playing football,” Chambliss said. “It means being a role model and giving back to the community that supports us. I was raised to believe that leadership is about service, and I try to live that out every day.”
His involvement extends to veteran affairs as well. Chambliss has volunteered with the Wounded Warrior Project and Operation Gratitude, writing letters of appreciation to service members and helping organize donation drives for military families.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart praised Chambliss for his balanced approach to life as a student-athlete. “Chaz is the kind of guy who brings everything he’s got—not just to the field, but to the community,” Smart said. “He’s a tremendous leader, and this honor is a reflection of who he is when no one’s watching.”
Chambliss is majoring in Sport Management and hopes to work in youth development after football, ideally in a role that combines athletics and service.
While Chambliss has dominated the SEC gridiron, Georgia Women’s Tennis senior Guillermina Grant has been serving aces—and serving communities—with equal fervor. Hailing from Montevideo, Uruguay, Grant brings a global lens to her community engagement.
A standout both academically and athletically, Grant has been deeply committed to service efforts both locally and abroad. At Georgia, she has become a key player in the Dawgs for Diabetes initiative, where she helped organize fitness and wellness events for children with Type 1 diabetes. Her bilingual background has allowed her to be a bridge for Latinx community outreach programs in Athens, particularly those focused on education access and family health awareness.
One of her most impactful projects has been her work with the Clarke County Mentor Program, where she’s mentored middle school girls in STEM education and leadership development. Her efforts have helped young students build confidence and envision futures filled with opportunity.
“Growing up in Uruguay, I always understood that tennis was a privilege, and with that privilege comes responsibility,” Grant said. “I’ve tried to give back in every way I can, and I hope I’ve been able to inspire other girls—especially from immigrant or low-income families—that they can chase their dreams, too.”
Grant has also remained involved in initiatives back home in Uruguay, such as organizing donation drives for school supplies and launching a virtual language exchange program for students learning English. Her professors and coaches alike commend her for her time management, determination, and humility.
“She’s a model student-athlete,” said Georgia Women’s Tennis head coach Jeff Wallace. “Her work ethic is unbelievable, and she cares deeply about others. Guillermina is proof that you can achieve at the highest level and still give your heart to something bigger than yourself.”
Grant is majoring in International Affairs and plans to pursue a career with a nonprofit organization that advocates for children’s rights and education equity worldwide.
Both Chambliss and Grant embody the ideals of the Brad Davis SEC Community Service Award—a commitment to uplifting others, a passion for leadership, and an awareness of the platform they’ve been given.
Each honoree receives a $5,000 postgraduate scholarship from the SEC, with the conference awarding an additional $10,000 scholarship to the overall male and female winners, to be announced later in the spring. More than the financial reward, however, the recognition affirms their legacy at Georgia as student-athletes who left their jerseys and rackets behind to build something enduring.
University of Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks offered high praise for the two awardees: “Chaz and Guillermina are what the University of Georgia is all about. They represent the best of the SEC—not just with their athletic achievements, but with their unwavering dedication to others. We couldn’t be prouder of them.”
Chambliss and Grant are admired not only by their coaches and teammates but by the academic and service communities within UGA.
Dr. Maria Alvarez, who advised Grant through her work with international service programs, described her as “one of the most insightful and committed students” she’s worked with in two decades.
“Guillermina doesn’t just show up—she asks hard questions, she builds bridges, and she motivates others to do more,” Alvarez said. “She will change lives for decades to come.”
Chambliss, likewise, has built a reputation as a quiet force of encouragement. His teammates frequently describe him as the guy who’ll stay after practice to help clean up, the one who always takes time to talk to the walk-ons and equipment staff, the first to volunteer when the team hosts service events.
“He doesn’t need the camera,” said teammate and linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson. “He just does the work. And people follow that.”
Both Chambliss and Grant have bright futures ahead, with potential opportunities in professional sports, graduate education, and nonprofit leadership. But perhaps more importantly, they leave behind a legacy at the University of Georgia that will inspire future generations of Bulldogs.
As they walk across the stage this spring and look ahead to their next chapters, they do so not only as accomplished athletes but as community champions. In many ways, their most meaningful victories may have come far from the spotlight—in the quiet moments of connection, compassion, and change.
In honoring them with the Brad Davis SEC Community Service Award, the Southeastern Conference reminds us that true greatness is found in service—and that through student-athletes like Chambliss and Grant, the future remains bright.
